Art of Convening & BK book sale- 40%- through Sunday

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Friends,

Our publisher Berrett-Koehler is offering a 40% discount on our Art of Convening book (and ALL BK books) until this Sunday. Great summer reading and just in time for that big meeting or just having that authentic conversation with a friend or loved one. Order here- http://tinyurl.com/y9ug5zrm

Berrett-Koehler and CPL: Creating a World that Works for All!

Enjoy the summer!

Craig & Patricia

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REWIRING LEADERSHIP: Connecting the Dots for Sustainability and Equity
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
REWIRING LEADERSHIP: Connecting the Dots for Sustainability and Equity
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Community Reflections from the 11/1 & 11/29 Essential Conversations with Ed Dugger
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Community Reflections from the 11/1 & 11/29 Essential Conversations with Ed Dugger
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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The Third Reconstruction: Reflections from 11/29 Essential Conversation
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Third Reconstruction: Reflections from 11/29 Essential Conversation
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Thanks-living*: Practice The Art of Deep Listening
Culture, Engagement
Thanks-living*: Practice The Art of Deep Listening
Culture, Engagement

The Art of Convening can also be called The Art of Deep Listening.

[repost from 2019] This is Thanksgiving holiday week In the US. November is also Native American Heritage Month. Family, friends and neighbors may be gathering. This week, we invite you to practice the art of deep listening, as a way to connect or reconnect in new ways. We offer 3 practices and 2 exercises. Let us know how it goes!

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The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes - What we learned...
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes - What we learned...
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

11/15 Essential Conversation
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes

Finding your inner climate leadership

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With Our Mind and Heart as One, The ‘Common Good’ is Best Served
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
With Our Mind and Heart as One, The ‘Common Good’ is Best Served
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

"Possibility awaits each of us. Listen with a softened heart and open mind to hear its call. Respond with the innocence of “not knowing” and you will see for yourself beyond belief."

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The Meritocracy Myth: Does a Dream Deferred Go Away?
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Meritocracy Myth: Does a Dream Deferred Go Away?
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

What happens to a dream deferred? … Does it Dry Up Like a Raisin in the Sun? Or Fester Like a Sore— and Run?

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

NEW!! Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course

Ignite Your Purpose Through the Power of Convening

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Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
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What a blast we’ve had this year with 3 of the most talented and inspired interns in CPL history:

Read more about Lily, Shea, and Kayla here.

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Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

On Monday, May 3, join us to explore “Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy” in an Open Space Format

Through the magic of Zoom rooms*, you can self-select to choose the focus that interests you for a "deeper dive" conversation.

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AoC Book Review

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Photo credit: craig neal

Photo credit: craig neal

I just spoke with our friend and colleague Jennifer Sommerness and recalled her review of our book, The Art of Convening. Follow the link below to read the review and learn more about Jen's important work.

"Today I read the book written by Craig and Patricia Neal with Cynthia Wold, called The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations. I have wanted to read this book for many reasons, one of which is...

http://jennifersommerness.wordpress.com/?s=convening

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Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
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NEW!! Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course

Ignite Your Purpose Through the Power of Convening

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Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
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What a blast we’ve had this year with 3 of the most talented and inspired interns in CPL history:

Read more about Lily, Shea, and Kayla here.

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Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

On Monday, May 3, join us to explore “Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy” in an Open Space Format

Through the magic of Zoom rooms*, you can self-select to choose the focus that interests you for a "deeper dive" conversation.

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Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: A Month of Purpose
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
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Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

Gather each Monday in March for an essential conversation to “The Path of Purposeful Living” with Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company.

Richard is ranked by Forbes as one of the “Top 5” most respected executive coaches, and by the Conference Board as a “legend in coaching.”

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Essential Conversations: The Hearth, Indigenous Wisdom
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: The Hearth, Indigenous Wisdom
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Gather each week for an essential conversation to Explore the Heart of the Matter.

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Craig on tough situations when convening/hosting a meeting!
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Great Meetings - The Recipe: Part 2
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Holiday Message from Center for Purposeful Leadership
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Five Most Common Convening Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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Purpose Moment
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